Which Program should I sign up for, the Summer Geometry Institute, the Rich Math Tasks, or the Short Courses? What about Math Cases?
Of course the answer to this is "it depends on your interests ", but here are some points to think about.
The Summer Geometry Institute is the longest-running NWMI Program. If you with to expand your knowledge of geometry or if you wish to experience hands-on geometry activities that you can take to your classroom as well as learning some Geometer's Sketchpad, this is the course for you.
Rich Math Tasks goes deeply and reflectively into high school math problems. You have to apply and agree to join in the the MC3 project during the year.
Numerical Delights ranges over beautiful math topics that you will enjoy and will want to share with your students.
Experiencing Research in Geometry is the only course of its kind that NWMI has ever offered, with the opportunity to see Math Research in action but in a way that is supportive and allows time to learn from the math presented..
If you take one of the weeklong courses or both short courses, you will have time to really enjoy math and the company of math people in a campus environment that encourages talk and sharing. In particular, the After Dinner Math helps create this atmosphere. All teachers are NWMI are encouraged to come.
What are the prerequisites? Which programs are more advanced?
In addition to this general description, it is very important (and your responsibility) to read the course descriptions and time schedules to make sure you know what you are signing up for!
The overall background prerequisites for the SGI and the typical course are modest, so long as participants enjoy thinking about math and do not feel anxiety if they are occasionally stretched a bit.
Since a typical NWMI investigation presents ideas about math and also about pedagogy, there are many ways and many levels on which to enjoy and appreciate an NWMI activity, so participants are rarely bored. Many NWMI participants teach in middle schools and many teach in high school, but there have been a number of enthusiastic NWMI participants who teach elementary students.
What does the program cost?
For Washington teachers, for on-time registration by June 30, Any four- or five-day course or combination of courses has registration fee of $50. Shorter courses are $30. After June 30 the costs go up by $25.
But for this you get great math, plus a lunch card and a stipend of $100 day. And it also includes lodging on campus (if requested).
For out-of-state teachers the (unsubsidized) rates are higher and lodging is an additional cost. Costs are spelled out fully in a table on the Costs Page.
Are there additional costs I should know about?
What is the cost of clock hours and credit? When do I sign up? How do I pay?
Is there a reduced price if I choose not to stay on campus?
No. The registration fee is highly subsidized whether or not one stays on campus.
What is the lodging like?
The rooms are single rooms in what we think is the UW's nicest and quietest dorm, Hansee Hall. Bathrooms are down the hall. Sessions are in the same building.
Where do I register?
The registration desk for Hansee Hall is next door in McCarty Hall. There will be NWMI signs posted with directions when you arrive.
Where do the classes meet?
All the programs will meet in rooms in Hansee Hall, except during computer lab time. But all programs will gather for the first time in Hansee. Follow the signs.